Dr. Abul Kalam al Azad is currently an Associate Professor of the Department of Mathematics and Physics (DMP) at the North South University. He received a PhD in Applied Mathematics from University of Exeter, UK. Dr. Azad worked as BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council) Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the School of Computing and Mathematics in the University of Plymouth, UK, in close collaboration with Xenopus Lab at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol, UK. He received his graduate and undergraduate degrees in Theoretical Physics from University of Dhaka.
Dr. Azad pursues a highly multidisciplinary research interest in the areas of neurodynamics, computational neuroscience, neuronal networks & connectomics, self-organized criticality, theoretical axonogenesis, and multiscale dynamical systems.
Further in the post-doctoral research, he developed mathematical models and supporting computational software for neuronal growth & organization which culminated into a comprehensive reconstruction of the spinal cord of a baby frog for the first time, paving the way for a crucial virtual tool for both experimentalists and theoreticians to explore animal behaviour. The work has been recognized by prestigious F1000 scholars
(http://f1000.com), who awarded the related publication as a ‘must read article’ status in biology and medical research. Dr. Azad has attended and contributed talks and presentations at many major conferences and workshops in UK, USA, Canada, Sweden, Netherlands and Germany.
PUBLICATIONS: Peer-reviewed Journal (Selected)
- Al-Akhir Nayan, Ahamad Nokib Mozumder, Md. Rakibul Haque, Fahim Hossain Sifat, Khan Raqib Mahmud, AKA Azad, Muhammad Golam Kibria, “A Deep Learning Approach for Brain Tumor Detection from MRI Images”, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE), Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 1039~1047, ISSN: 2088-8708, 2022.
- Asifuzzaman Jishan, Khan Raqib Mahmud, AKA Azad, Mohammad Rifat Ahmmad Rashid, Bijan Paul, Md. Shahabub Alam, “Bangla language textual image description by hybrid neural network model”, Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2021.
- Al-Akhir Nayan, Joyeta Saha, Ahamad Nokib Mozumder, Khan Raqib Mahmud, AKA Azad, “Early Detection of Fish Diseases by Analyzing Water Quality Using Machine Learning Algorithm”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, SERSC Journals, 2020
- Asifuzzaman Jishan, Khan Raqib Mahmud, AKA Azad, Md Shahabub Alam, Anif Minhaz Khan, Hybrid deep neural network for Bangla automated image descriptor, International Journal of Advances in Intelligent Informatics, Vol. 6, No. 2, July 2020
- Al-Akhir Nayan, Joyeta Saha, Ahamad Nokib Mozumder, Khan Raqib Mahmud, AKA Azad, “Real Time Multi-Class Object Detection and Recognition Using Vision Augmentation Algorithm”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, SERSC Journals, 2020.
- Asifuzzaman Jishan, Khan Raqib Mahmud, AKA Azad, Natural Language descriptor of images using hybrid neural network, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE), Volume 9, August 2019.
- KR Mahmud, MM Rhaman and AKA Azad, ‘Parametric study of near-wall turbulence modelling for large eddy simulation of incompressible flows’, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, June, 2017.
- A Hassan, MR Amin, AKA Azad, Nabeel Mohammed,’ Sentiment analysis on Bangla and Romanized Bangla text using deep recurrent models’, 2017, IEEE Xplore, doi: 1109/IWCI.2016.7860338
- L Rahman, Nabeel Mohammed, AKA Azad, ‘A new LSTM model by introducing biological cell state’, IEEE Explore, 2017, doi.: 1109/CEEICT.2016.7873164
- KR Mahmud, MM Rhaman and AKA Azad, ‘Numerical simulation and analysis of incompressible Newtonian fluid flows using FreeFem++’, Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 2016, Vol. 26(1), pp 1-19.
- A Roberts, D Conte, M Hull, R Merrison-Hort, AKA Azad, E Buhl, R Borisyuk, & SR Soffe, 2014, ‘Can simple rules control development of a pioneer vertebrate neuronal network generating behavior?’. The Journal of Neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, vol 34., pp. 608-621
- AKA Azad, 2013, ‘Cluster synchrony dynamics in coupled neuronal bursters’. ULAB Journal of Science and Engineering, vol. 4, pp 2-9.
- Roman Borisyuk, AKA Azad, Deborah Conte, Alan Roberts, Stephen R Soffe. Modelling the connectome of a simple spinal cord. Frontiers in Neuroinfomatics; 01/2011; 5:20. DOI: 10.3389/fninf.2011.00020. (Endorsed by F1000 scholars).
- AKA Azad and Peter Ashwin. Within-burst synchrony changes for coupled elliptic bursters. SIAM Journal on Applied Dynamical Systems 9:261-281 ,2010.
PRESERVED IN PORTICO (Not peer-reviewed)
AKA Azad, AM Hussain. Modeling and Analysis of The Early-Growth Dynamics of COVID-19 Transmission. Preprints 2020, 2020050372 (doi: 10.20944/preprints202005.0372.v1). (Viewed: 856, downloads: 536)
REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDING
AKA Azad, R. Borisyuk, D. Conte, A. Roberts, S. R. Soffe. Gradient based axon growth modelling of different cell types with specific growth features in the spinal cord of hatchling Xenopus tadpole. 20th Annual Computational Meeting, 2011, Stockholm, Sweden. On-line: Neuroscience 2011, 12 (Suppl 1):09. doi:10.1186/1471-2202-12-S1-O9.
CONTRIBUTED/ INVITED TALKS
- CNS, Stockholm, 2011. Main meeting, oral session. Gradient based axon growth modeling of different cell types with specific growth features in the spinal cord of hatchling Xenopus tadpole.
- Equidiff, Loughborough, 2011. Theoretical Neuroscience minisymposia. Nonlinear synchrony dynamics of coupled neuronal bursters.
- Patterns, Nonlinear Dynamics and Applications (PANDA), Bath, Apr 2010. Within-burst synchrony changes in mutually delay-coupled neuronal elliptic bursters.
- Mathematical Institute Seminars, University of Cologne, Germany, 2009. Within burst synchrony changes in coupled elliptic bursters.
- Nonlinear Neurodynamics Meeting, 18-19 Sept 2008.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
- P. Mondol, K. R. Mahmud, M. G. Kibria and AKA Azad. IoT based Smart Weather Monitoring System for Poultry Farm. 2nd International Conference on Advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICAICT), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2020.
- Mayesha Mukarrama, AKA Azad and Khan Raqib Mahmud. Neural Network Compression By Filter Similarity Detection And Visualization. 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI) 2020, IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
- Al-Akhir Nayan, Joyeta Saha, Khan Raqib Mahmud, AKA Azad and Muhammad Golam Kibria, Detection of Objects from Noisy Images. 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI) 2020, IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
- Zaman R., Mahmud K.R., Al Azad A.K., Asifuzzaman Jishan M. Prediction of DNA-Binding Protein from Profile-Based Hidden Markov Model. Proceedings of International Joint Conference on Computational Intelligence. IJCCI 2019. Algorithms for Intelligent Systems. Springer, Singapore.
- AKA Azad, R. Borisyuk. Study of the Connectome of a simple spinal cord locomotor network. Program: PP1. Siam Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems, 2011, Snowbird, USA.
- Borisyuk, AKA Azad, Conte, A. Roberts, S. R. Soffe. Modelling the structure and function of a neuronal network in young frog tadpole spinal cord: a developmental approach. Mathematical Modeling and Computational Topics in Biosciences, June 4-8, 2012,Vietri sul Mare, Italy.
- AKA Azad, R. Borisyuk, D. Conte, S. R. Soffe, A. Roberts. Gradient based axon growth modelling of different cell types with specific growth features in the spinal cord of hatchling Xenopus tadpole. Program index: P002. 4th INCF congress of Neuroinfomatics 2011, Boston, USA.
- Conte, AKA Azad, S. R. Soffe, R. Borisyuk, A. Roberts. The developing spinal connectome: Can simple rules govern formation of pioneer spinal motor networks in Xenopus laevis tadpoles? Program No. 382.01. 2011 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2011.
- Borisyuk, AKA Azad. Biologically realistic model of neural connections of the tadpole spinal cord generates swimming activity. Session IB. 9th International Workshop on Neural Coding, 2010, Limas sol, Cyprus.
THESES
Nonlinear synchrony dynamics of neuronal bursters, PhD thesis, University of Exeter, UK, 2010.
E-link: https://eric.exeter.ac.uk/repository/handle/10036/96226
Supervisor: Professor Peter Ashwin
- Institute of Advanced Research (IAR) Grant, Feasibility study of the effectiveness of AR technology in assisting children with autism spectrum disorder for literacy, BDT 495,956, Aug 2022 to Aug 2023.
- The Vice Chancellor’s Award of Excellence for Engagement in Teaching and Learning, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, 2015.
- ULAB Faculty Research Grant, Measurement and Analysis of Traffic Noise, 2014, Amount BDT 75,000.
- ULAB Faculty Research Grant, Poor Utilization of Road Networks and Variable Vehicular Speed, 2014, Amount BDT 350,000.
- Travel Award, 2nd UK Neuroinfomatics Node Congress, Edinburgh, 2012.
- Travel Award, Equidiff, Loughborough, 2011.
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award in Xenopus Tadpole Project, 2009-12.
- Travel Award, Organization for Computational Neurosciences (OCNS), 2011.
- British Council/ DAAD Corporation Grant between Exeter, Cologne University & Plymouth Universities, 2007-09.
- Travel Award, Mathematical Neuroscience, Montréal, Canada, 2007.
- Maintenance Award from College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, 2006.
- Prestigious Exeter Research Scholarships (ERS), 2006.
- PhD in Mathematics (2010), University of Exeter, UK
- MS, Theoretical Physics (2004), First Class, University of Dhaka
- B.Sc., (Honours), Physics (2001), First Class, University of Dhaka
- HSC, Science (1996), distinction, Notre Dame College Dhaka
- Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Physics, North South University, 21st January, 2023 to present
- Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, January, 2018 to January, 2023
- Head of the Department (Acting), Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, January, 2022 to September, 2022
- Academic Council Member, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, January, 2022 to present
- Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, October, 2012 to December, 2017
- Assistant Proctor, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, May, 2015 to February, 2021
- Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Theoretical Neuroscience, School of Computing and Mathematics, University of Plymouth, UK, & Xenopus Lab, School of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol, UK, Project theme: Modelling the developing spinal cord of a Xenopus tadpole, and understanding its locomotion from the emergent functional connectome. August, 2009 to July, 2012
- Tutor in Dynamical Systems and Mathematics to undergraduate, School of Computing and Mathematics, University of Plymouth, UK, 2010 to 2011
- Teaching Assistant in Mathematics, College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, UK, 2006-2009
- Lecturer, Natural Sciences, Stamford University Bangladesh, 2006
ORGANIZER
LANGUAGE
- Excellent in English; scored 8 out of 9 in IELTS with 9 in speaking category.
- Bengali, first language.
COMPUTING SKILLS
- Operating systems Windows, Mac (OS), Linux, ubuntu
- Specialized software and algorithms MatLab, Python, Xppaut (Dynamical systems & bifurcation analyses), Tensorflow
Hobbies Traveling, photography, and piano.
Spring 2023
- Pre-calculus. MAT116
- Calculus, MAT120
- Dynamical and Complex Systems
- Theoretical Neuroscience
- Neuroinformatics and Biologically Inspired Connectomics
- Machine Leaning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL)
- Data Analytics
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cryptography
- Fluid Dynamics
